Foundations of Engineering and Technology A Final Exam Study Guide
Strange machine noises or faulty operation means that your machine is telling you it's okay the bearings need a drop of water the extension cord is not long enough your machine has something wrong with it and you should report the problem to the instructor
D
The standards for Wi-Fi were developed by Computer Science Research Foundation National Science Foundation TELENET IEEE
D
Which key discovery directly led to the development of the integrated circuit? Fiber Optics Cell Phone Vacuum Tube Transistor
D
Which key innovator created the first Industrial Research Lab and achieved over 1,000 patents in his lifetime? George Washington Carver Henry Ford Dr. Robert Goddard Thomas Edison
D
Match the description to the Engineering Career. 1. Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agriculture. They design agricultural machinery and equipment and agricultural structures. Some specialties include power systems and machinery design; structures and environment; and food and bioprocess engineering. 2. Research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems for national laboratories, private industry, and universities that derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation for society. 3. A field of engineering that encompasses the spectrum of materials types and how to use them in manufacturing. Materials span the range: metals, ceramics, polymers (plastics), semiconductors, and combinations of materials called composites. A. Nuclear Engineers B. Agriculture Engineers C. Materials Engineers
1B, 2A, 3C
Match the description to the Engineering Career. 1. Develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues. 2. One of the largest, broadest, and oldest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers use the principles of energy, materials, and mechanics to design and manufacture machines and devices of all types. They create the processes and systems that drive technology and industry. 3. Are involved with the process of manufacturing from planning to packaging of the finished product. They work with tools such as robots, programmable and numerical controllers, and vision system to fine tune assembly, packaging, and shipping facilities. 4. Determine the most effective ways to use the basic factors of production — people, machines, materials, information, and energy— to make a product or to provide a service. They are the bridge between management goals and operational performance. A. Manufacturing Engineers B. Environmental Engineers C. Industrial Engineers D. Mechanical Engineers
1B, 2D, 3A, 4C
Match to the correct choice. 1. A curved structure that can be designed to support weight above it, often used in bridges and structures. 2. The incline or slope of a road or aqueduct channel. 3. The mathematical term to describe the incline or drop of a line. The mathematical ratio of the rise over the run. Positive slope is increasing, whereas negative slope is falling. 4. an artificial channel used to convey water over a long distance, often through a tunnel or bridge. A. Slope B. Arch C. Aqueduct D. Gradient
1B, 2D, 3A, 4C
Match the description to the Engineering Career. 1. Conduct research, and design, develop, test, and oversee the development of electronic systems and the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment and devices. 2. It involves the conception, planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities essential to modern life, ranging from transit systems to offshore structures to space satellites. Civil engineers are problem solvers, meeting the challenges of pollution, traffic congestion, drinking water and energy needs, urban redevelopment, and community planning. 3. Analyze and evaluate computer systems, both hardware and software. They might work on system such as a flexible manufacturing system or a "smart" device or instrument. A. Civil Engineers B. Computer Engineers C. Electrical and Electronic Engineers
1C, 2A, 3B
Match the correct individual with the accomplishment: 1. Innovator in sound reproduction that led to creation of the telephone and foundation of the telephone network 2. Created the rotating magnetic field required to generate electricity and the Alternating Current (AC) three-phase power transmission system. 3. One of the first to apply mathematics to physical phenomena and used a method and logic to find solutions. Designed machines such as the screw pump and compound pulleys that we still use today. 4. Used logic & analysis to reshape the mechanical & structural engineering of his time that revolutionized the transportation industry A. Nikola Tesla B. Isambard Kingdom Brunel C. Alexander Graham Bell D. Archimedes
1C, 2A, 3D, 4B
Match the description to the Engineering Career. 1. Apply engineering principles to the construction, planning, and design of buildings and other structures. They often work with other engineers and with architects, who focus on function layout or aesthetics of building projects. 2. A discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology, and medicine — and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. 3. Work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, polymers, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, among others. 4. Create machines, from airplanes that weigh over a half a million pounds to spacecraft that travel over 17,000 miles an hour. They design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles and supervise the manufacture of these products. A. Aerospace Engineers B. Chemical Engineering C. Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering D. Architectural Engineers
1D, 2C, 3B, 4A
When working in a group it is important to: Let shy members remain quiet Be sensitive to the feelings of others Be careful with your words Minimalize differences
B and C
Example(s) of a cooperative organization include: Volunteer Educational Lobby Professional
B and D
"Understand the problem and identify what the proposed solution does to satisfy the human need" is which element of the engineering design process? Identify Problem Brainstorm Communicate Evaluate
A
In all cases, document the testing results through images, graphs, data collection systems, and logs and observations in _______. engineering notebooks performance testing modifications test results
A
Persistency is: The capacity to maintain the organization's direction The capacity to monitor an organization's performance The capacity to create a structure to harness the desired result The capacity to create a compelling vision
A
Populations were increasing. Job specialization was common. Societies were becoming less Agrarian with individuals migrating to the cities looking for a more secure life with factory work. Governments and social leaders responded to this change in demographics. Technological innovations during this period included the steam engine, internal combustion engine, automobile, Bessemer process. Modern History and the Industrial Revolution Renaissance Period Contemporary History and The Space Age Information Age
A
Select the correct term that means to fashion, create, or construction something according to a plan design prototype requirements specifications
A
The documentation for the ________ should include proposed manufacturing methods and unit cost of production. proposal problem statement website test plan
A
The political need of the Morrill Land-Grant Act was to Correct answer: to promote technological development and industrialization through expanding educational opportunities in technological disciplines to provide national security through satellite intelligence monitoring to end American involvement in WWII with fewer casualties to ease military concerns to secure SAGE from Soviet Union preemptive strikes.
A
This career in the field of engineering requires a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering degree Engineer Engineering Technician Engineering Scientist Senior Engineer
A
This career in the field of engineering requires an Associate's of Engineering degree: Engineering Technician Engineering Scientist Senior Engineer Engineer
A
When the construction of the prototype is complete and any initial revisions are made to meet specifications or improvements in the objective, it is time to evaluate the design through _______. performance testing test results modifications engineering notebooks
A
After completing a job application, you should: Sign and date it Ask the employer for an interview Re-read it twice Immediately hand it to the employer
A and C
Applications are important because: It shows your ability to follow directions It gives you a chance to sell your skills It replaces your interview It has important facts about you
A, B, and D
An organizational chart does not show: Contacts Relationships Communications Processes
A, C, and D
Examples of special skills that might be included on a resume include: Linguistic capabilities Office procedures Industry specific skills Personal qualities
A, C, and D
As a leader it is important to: Set goals Plan ahead Listen Delegate
All 4
Dependability means: Complete tasks on time Show up on time Begin work without delay Attend work regularly
All 4
Effective organization requires: Delegation of authority Clear relationships among people of an organization Structure Planning
All 4
Ways to prepare for an interview include: Dressing neatly and appropriately Preparing an extra copy of the resume Ensuring transportation the day of the interview Researching the company, job, and interviewer
All 4
Industry experts state causes of power tool accidents include which of the following: Unexpected events overconfidence inexperience broken equipment
All but D
A term that is used to describe engineering practices that are friendly to the environment and the ability of that technology or design solution to endure without harm to the environment, society, or depletion of natural resources. Civil Engineering Sustainability Green Engineering Chemical Engineering
B
Choose all of the following that are torsion mechanical devices sling shot all of these ballista catapult
B
Presentations in product development are often formal and thus need to be _______ in content, but yet to the point and not too wordy. iterative comprehensive funny concurrent
B
Survival was the basic need of these prehistoric societies. Technology artifacts from this period are rare but include spears, wheel, basic tools and the axe. Bronze/Copper/Iron Ages Stone Age Medieval Period and Middle Ages Renaissance Period
B
The ____ nature of testing / redesign within the design process allows for an improved product solution. hidden iterative concurrent comprehensive
B
The influence of the Roman Empire was a significant force to the spread of technological development in civil engineering. Significant areas of technological improvement were aqueducts, bridges, arch structures, and concrete. Stone Age Bronze/Copper/Iron Ages Medieval Period and Middle Ages Renaissance Period
B
The political need of the Manhattan Project was to to provide national security through satellite intelligence monitoring to end American involvement in WWII with fewer casualties to promote technological development and industrialization through expanding educational opportunities in technological disciplines to ease military concerns to secure SAGE from Soviet Union preemptive strikes.
B
This is the type of energy that is of a body in motion Centripetal energy Kinetic energy Caloric energy Potential energy
B
Which key discovery directly led to the development of the personal computer? Transistor microprocessor Wireless Vacuum Tube
B
Which key innovator was recognized as a significant international leader in agriculture development and crop production practices currently used. He created indispensable methods of crop rotation and fertilization. Isambard Kingdom Brunel George Washington Carver Leonardo da Vinci Lillian Moller Gilbreth
B
A follow-up letter is important because: It seals the deal with the employer It reinforces that you want the job Provides an opportunity to thank the employer It introduces you to perspective employers
B and C
A term that is used to describe the development of sustainable solutions in product design and application. Civil Engineering Sustainability Green Engineering Chemical Engineering
C
At this point in technological history most of the world was industrialized at some level. The earliest years have continued development in the fields of mechanical, electrical engineering, civil engineering, metallurgical and chemical engineering. Innovations during this time period include powered flight, television, vacuum tube, crystal oscillator, metallurgical alloys, petrochemicals, electrical generation and distribution, and moving assembly line. Renaissance Period Information Age Contemporary History The Space Age
C
Presentations document ________ via verbal, graphic, quantitative, qualitative, virtual, and physical means. engineering notebooks modifications test results performance testing
C
The documentation for the proposal should include an engineering drawing of the product with _______ and key features indicated. lines words dimensions colors
C
The leading worldwide certification program that creates Green Building standards and verification of compliance to those standards Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) The Society of Civil Engineers (SWE) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
C
The purpose of the Space Race was to to end American involvement in WWII with fewer casualties to ease military concerns to secure SAGE from Soviet Union preemptive strikes. to provide national security through satellite intelligence monitoring to promote technological development and industrialization through expanding educational opportunities in technological disciplines
C
When working with a cutting tool keep your eyes focused on what is going on around you on the girl/boy working next to you on where the cutting action is taking place on the clock
C
Applications should be: In green ink Folded only once Printed neatly Answered as fully as possible
C and D
An accident is often caused by running too small a piece of stock through a machine not using safety guards not focusing on what you are doing all of the above
D
If a machine if making funny noises, it is appropriate to Laugh at the racket inspect it closely while it is running continue using the machine. turn off the machine
D
Products are assessed through ________ to assure the performance and quality of the product prior to going to market and producing the item. finished goods designs samples prototypes
D
Proper tool maintenance includes: Placing rigs on a tool to make it run pulling loose nameplates off a tool after tool use - putting blades up without inspection inspect the tool prior to use
D
Record and organize ______ and test data during design evaluation research build tools build materials observations
D
Select the correct term that means an iterative process which is a series of steps used by engineers as a reliable guide to develop a solution for a product concurrent engineering prototyping requirements engineering design process
D
Non-verbal communication includes: Writing Phone Eye contact Face to face
Eye contact
A good safety work habit is to turn on the power switch of tools or equipment and then verify you have balance and control for machine/tool operation. True False
False
Archimedes is credited with the innovation of the simple machines. These are: lever, screw, gear True False
False
Batteries and small metal objects can safely be stored in the same container. True False
False
Chemical Engineers develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues. True False
False
Electrical Engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems for national laboratories, private industry, and universities that derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation for society. True False
False
Environmental engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, polymers, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, among others. True False
False
Galileo was known for mathematical findings in solid geometry and the understanding and use of simple machines. True False
False
Hand protection is required in the lab, but the type does not vary. True False
False
International Organization for Standardization is a governmental organization that establishes process standards for international manufacturers of advanced product solutions. True False
False
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is a governmental organization only based in Georgia. True False
False
The awareness of the unique professional responsibilities of engineers rose to prominence during the 16th Century when the value of engineers and technological innovation became more significant to societies. True False
False
The chief engineer of the St. Francis Dam project consulted with expert engineers in the design process. True False
False
The concept of the watermill was later adapted to develop solar sails True False
False
The engineering field does not have the responsibility for the safety of the products or processes created. True False
False
The waterwheel was developed as a source of perpetual energy. True False
False
Transportation Engineering involves the conception, planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities essential to modern life, ranging from transit systems to offshore structures to space satellites. They are problem solvers, meeting the challenges of pollution, traffic congestion, drinking water and energy needs, urban redevelopment, and community planning. True False
False
An employee who is devoted to doing his very best to uphold the company image is: Self-disciplined Loyal Driven Honest
Loyal
Academic requirements for a BS in engineering require successful completion of several terms of Calculus and likely several terms of Physics and Chemistry. True False
True
Aerospace Engineers create machines, from airplanes that weigh over a half a million pounds to spacecraft that travel over 17,000 miles an hour. They design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles and supervise the manufacture of these products. True False
True
Because of the advanced gear train and precision parts, Antikythera Mechanism is thought to be the most ancient complex mechanism discovered. True False
True
Bioengineering advances knowledge in engineering, biology, and medicine — and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. True False
True
Civil Engineers help build bridges, dams, roads, and other structures. True False
True
Computer Engineers analyze and evaluate computer systems, both hardware and software. They might work on system such as a flexible manufacturing system or a "smart" device or instrument. True False
True
Electrical Engineers conduct research, and design, develop, test, and oversee the development of electronic systems and the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment and devices. True False
True
Electrocution is caused when you are grounded and touching a live electrical line True False
True
Engineering is defined as is a design process to create solutions to problems while technology is process or application of making things or technical solutions True False
True
Engineers use their knowledge of scientific principles, mathematical understandings, the use of technologies, and traditional learnings with creativity to consider, develop, and maintain solutions for human problems. True False
True
Hearing protection devices include industry standard earplugs or ear muffs. True False
True
Industrial Engineers determine the most effective ways to use the basic factors of production — people, machines, materials, information, and energy— to make a product or to provide a service. They are the bridge between management goals and operational performance. True False
True
Manufacturing Engineers are involved with the process of manufacturing from planning to packaging of the finished product. They work with tools such as robots, programmable and numerical controllers, and vision system to fine tune assembly, packaging, and shipping facilities. True False
True
Mechanical engineering is one of the largest, broadest, and oldest engineering disciplines. These engineers use the principles of energy, materials, and mechanics to design and manufacture machines and devices of all types. They create the processes and systems that drive technology and industry. True False
True
Professional engineering organizations were established to ensure quality of product and demonstration of ethical behavior in the engineering profession. True False
True
The horizontal wheel is attributed to the Greeks. True False
True
The purpose of a screw pump is to raise water True False
True
The safety symbol shown means: Hazard to warn of radioactive materials or equipment that carry a significant health risk True False
True
This safety symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard True False
True
When changing cutters, blades, or sandpaper on any machine, unplug the machine. True False
True
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, you should: Leave the item blank Scratch through it Write "NA" Try to erase it
Write NA
Cooperation can be defined as: Feeling of intense annoyance Operating together to one end A state of difference To regard as worthy of special consideration
operating together to one end
The _________ employee would not do personal business on company time. Honest Dependable Self-disciplined Loyal
honest
A leader is: Outspoken Inspiring Honest Enthusiastic
inspiring and honest
The mission of an organization is: The purpose How the organization should conduct itself Future projection Ways the organization will achieve its goals
the purpose
